Created in 2014 by pioneering Bitcoin enthusiasts, Tether USDt was the first stablecoin in existence. Tether is disrupting the legacy financial system by offering a more modern approach to money. Our platforms and tokens lead in liquidity, stability, and innovation, setting the foundation for the future, and we make a significant contribution to a more connected ecosystem by introducing digital currency benefits, such as instant global transactions, to traditional currency and incorporating traditional currency benefits like price stability to digital currency. Since launching the first stablecoin, we have since expanded our horizons into Tether Data, Tether Power, Tether Edu, and more.
Tether is committed to the extraordinary, seeking out and nurturing technologies that push the human kind forward. Our vision encompasses all horizons of innovation, promising a legacy of progress and transformation. Our team thrives on ambition, creativity, and resilience. Together, we tackle challenges, drive technological advancements, and build solutions that democratize access to finance, education, data and technology for individuals, businesses and governments around the globe.
Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world. So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space.
If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence you can conquer the most challenging feats we'll encounter, we want to talk to you. Join us, and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.
Position Overview
Tether and its affiliated entities (e.g. Bitfinex) are searching for an organized self-starter to join our Regulatory and Licensing team. The successful candidate is someone with a high-level understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to the cryptocurrency industry, and who is excited by the opportunity to apply their existing regulatory experience in an exciting and dynamic business environment.
To succeed in this role, the incumbent will continuously strive to self-develop and enhance their skill sets including understanding the Companys products and services, blockchain technology, virtual currencies, and regulatory requirements around the globe. You will have a focus around being able to translate regulatory requirements in different jurisdictions into clear and manageable deliverables in the context of seeking regulatory authorisation and obtaining licensure from regulatory bodies. You will be responsible for managing relationships and communications between various stakeholders both internal and external to the business, across different countries. You will have the opportunity to work alongside project managers and members of the wider team to execute on licensing initiatives in different parts of the globe. You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to juggle multiple tasks while ensuring deadlines are met.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate Licensing Applications: Manage and oversee the submission of regulatory licensing applications, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met for timely approval.
- Maintain Regulatory Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with licensing conditions by monitoring changes in regulations and updating licenses as required.
- Liaise with Regulators: Serve as the main point of contact between the organization and regulatory authorities, facilitating communication and responding to queries related to licensing matters.
- Engage with key internal stakeholders: collaborate with internal teams (e.g. risk management, compliance, legal, finance, technology), to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements as part of licensing applications.
- Document Management: Organize and maintain comprehensive records of all regulatory licenses, filings, and communications to ensure full traceability and accessibility during audits or inspections.
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical and research skills.
- Keen understanding or appetite to learn more about the crypto industry and available products.
- Experience in a consulting capacity in the field of regulations, legal, or compliance.
- Native English speaker, or a major in languages or similar studies. Excellent written communication skills are essential.
- Team Player with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and within a small team setting.
- Exceptional work ethic.
- Ability to build relationships, both internally and externally, with a range of stakeholders and all levels.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (preferred)
- Previous professional experience (ideally minimum of 3 years) in regulatory advisory, compliance, policy or legal in the financial services industry (for example, within a financial institution or consulting firm providing such services).
- A strong understanding of the Companys platform and products and services is required.
- Knowledge of the cryptocurrency / blockchain space is a plus.
- Project management qualification is a plus, but not essential.
Working Conditions
- Enjoy a highly fulfilling, mission-driven culture
- Flexible working conditions (100% Remote)
- Flexible working hours
- Travel may be required from time to time
